Studio Transformation
It's been a heck of a winter but we got through it. Creating and releasing a new online course (Horned Headdresses), moving out of our old studio and building a new one, being unable to [...]
Ornament Yourself
It's snowing like crazy here in the Blue Ridge Mountains which is unusual for this early in the season. I took avantage of the quiet beauty to shoot this little video of the new circlets [...]
Accentuate the Positive
We had the fun of a creative collaboration with Accentuates Clothing last month and, thanks to Diane's beautiful designs, the talents of Tempus Fugit Design and the three beautiful models, we got some great results. [...]
Terry Tempest Hat
Our pal Rodney Smith of Tempus Fugit Design has regularly collaborated with us on photoshoots, event costuming and other creative endeavors. It's a working relationship that has enriched our lives for many years. The latest [...]
Weekend Workshop Wonderful
Step 4 - constructing the design We had another wonderful weekend sharing the Organic Armor Arts with new artists. There were five students, including the winner of the contest - Rachel. She was [...]
Win a Weekend Workshop!
Contest runs from 9/19 to 9/26 at noon EST Do you want to learn to use the techniques of Organic Armor to make your own awesome costumes? Can you come to Asheville on [...]
Feasting with Game of Thrones
Some friends of ours have a wonderful supper club and moonshine bar in Asheville called Lex18. They serve artisan cocktails and delicious food. They've been hosting themed dinners for the last few years and their [...]
Faerie Fashion Show
Le Ann in Frigga (from Thor) breastplate, photo by Tommy Propest Last weekend we loaned some pieces to be a part of a Faerie themed benefit event in Asheville. It's always fun to [...]
Bee Headdresses Show the Possibilities
FaerieKin at LEAF Our part-time studio assistant Nara Hari Dasi is a talented performer and costumer who also works with the wonderful FaerieKin. Imagine a band of singing, stiltwalking fairies wandering through woodland [...]
Tarocco: A Soldier’s Tale
We have been involved for a couple of years with a local circus arts/theater company called Fox and Beggar Theater, helping out with costume elements and giant puppets. We want to let you know about [...]